Events Officers with experience in the federal government are in high demand! We’ll help cut through the noise and find you a highly rewarding role.

HorizonOne is a leading specialist recruitment firm in Canberra that works with a range of highly sought after federal government departments and agencies. We reverse traditional recruiting models so you are the focus of our recruiting efforts – we tailor our service to ensure we find you the best possible fit.

The Opportunity

HorizonOne has a consistent flow of Events Officer roles available on both labour hire and non-ongoing contracts. These contracts range from short term (3 months) to long term (12 months or more). It is very common for high performing candidates to receive repeated extensions on their contracts or even secure permanency in the APS. With a range of positions regularly available, we are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates due to placing a large majority of or active and registered candidates.

HorizonOne also supports permanent APS staff with S26 temporary and permanent transfers between federal government agencies and departments.

The Role

The responsibilities of each position vary, but as an Events Officer you will be required to:

- Plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of events and stakeholder engagements, managing the full event lifecycle from initial planning to post-event evaluation
- Identify and secure venues, manage travel logistics,



and ensure the delivery of hospitality, security, and on-site services
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and contingency strategies to mitigate risks and ensure successful outcomes
- Engage and manage external vendors and suppliers including negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with Commonwealth procurement policies and procedures
- Monitor budgets, track expenditure, and provide regular progress reports and updates, highlighting key milestones and risks

The Ideal Person

To be considered for an APS5 – EL1 Events Officer opportunity you’ll have 2-5 years of experience, preferably within the APS, with a qualification in Events Management, Project Management and/or Communications & Marketing. You will have the ability to work in time sensitive environments and build productive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be flexible in responding to changing priorities.

Australian citizenship and a minimum baseline security clearance are required to apply.

Salary / Rate

- APS5 salary range: $86k – $94k + 15.4% super
- APS6 salary range: $98k- $110k + 15.4% super
- EL1 salary range: $120k – $136k + 15.4% super

Please note that the salary range may differ depending on the federal government department/agency

- Work from home flexibility
- Outstanding working benefits

📌 –Events Officer – Expression of Interest (Canberra)
🏢 Work from home flexibility Great working benefits
📍 Canberra